Debra Monk
Known for
American actress with a wide career in theater, film and television. A Tony Award winner for her Broadway work, she has appeared in 'The Devil's Advocate' (1997), 'Demolition' (2016) and in high-audience series such as 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005), 'American Horror Story' (2011) and 'NYPD Blue'. American actress recognized for her versatility and her range between drama and comedy, with a prolific and award-winning career that combines the New York theater scene and prestige television fiction.
Debra Monk
34 Movies
30 Series
American actress with a wide career in theater, film and television. A Tony Award winner for her Broadway work, she has appeared in 'The Devil's Advocate' (1997), 'Demolition' (2016) and in high-audience series such as 'Grey's Anatomy' (2005), 'American Horror Story' (2011) and 'NYPD Blue'. American actress recognized for her versatility and her range between drama and comedy, with a prolific and award-winning career that combines the New York theater scene and prestige television fiction.
Movies
Plays Pam Garrety
The Devil's Advocate
1997
Plays Madge
The Bridges of Madison County
1995
Plays Davis' Mom
Demolition
2016
Plays Young Dahlia's Teacher
Dark Water
2005
Plays Mrs. Lester
In & Out
1997
Plays Kintner's Secretary
Quiz Show
1994
Plays Jilted Lover
The First Wives Club
1996
Plays Linda Callen
This Is Where I Leave You
2014
Plays Nancy Lachman
The Savages
2007
Plays Lick Me-Bite Me
The Producers
2005
Plays Mrs. Wegman
For Love or Money
1993
Plays Mrs. Plum
One for the Money
2012
Plays Laura Greenleaf
The Other Woman
2010
Plays Jeanie Rollins
Standing Up, Falling Down
2020
Plays Dr. Judith Gruszynski
Extreme Measures
1996
Plays Doreen
The Great Buck Howard
2008
Plays Nancy
Center Stage
2000
Plays Helen
Bulworth
1998
Plays Trudy
The Brass Teapot
2012
Plays Lieutenant Ambrose
Mrs. Winterbourne
1996
Plays Lewis' Mom
Bed of Roses
1996
Plays Aunt Dorothy
Prelude to a Kiss
1992
Plays Alison
Fearless
1993
Plays Therapist
Reckless
1995
Plays Mom
Jeffrey
1995
Plays Mama Sunshine
Palindromes
2005
Plays Martha Hackett
The Substance of Fire
1996
Plays Mrs. Paroo
The Music Man
2003
Plays Officer Avon
Plain Dirty
2003
Plays Edna Burroghs
Milwaukee, Minnesota
2003
TV Shows
Plays Karen Brantley
New Amsterdam
2018
Plays Armstrong
The Gilded Age
2022
Plays Betty Cragdale
Mozart in the Jungle
2014
Plays Deniece Parsons
Damages
2007
Plays Louise O'Malley
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Plays Virginia Harding
American Horror Story
2011
Plays Esther Thorn
Tell Me a Story
2018
Plays Madame Zorka
A Nero Wolfe Mystery
2001
Plays Connie Persikof
Sneaky Pete
2015
Plays Mrs. Schuester
Glee
2009
Plays Mary Summers
The Closer
2005
Plays Marcella
Desperate Housewives
2004
Plays Anne Sullivan
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Geneva, Laird's Sister
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Plays Helen Dyer
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017
Plays Mrs. Mitchell
White Collar
2009
Plays Colonel Powers
Blindspot
2015
Plays Alexandra Kirby
Brothers and Sisters
2006
Plays Linda
Crowded
2016
Plays Jeannie Yancey
Kristin
2001
Plays Nurse Karen
Frasier
1993
Plays Kathleen O'Brien
Law & Order
1990
Plays Sandy Harper
Bull
2016
Plays Loretta
Hot in Cleveland
2010
Plays Warden Pellis
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Tracy Mintz
The Good Wife
2009
Plays Mary Lou Boris
Madam Secretary
2014
Plays Bunny Tack
Difficult People
2015
Plays Andrew's Mom
Notes from the Underbelly
2007
Plays Psychiatrist
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Standing Up, Falling Down
Full Filmography
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Helen Dyer · 1 episode
2023
TV
The Gilded Age
Armstrong · 25 episodes
2022–
TV
Standing Up, Falling Down
Jeanie Rollins
2020
Film
Tell Me a Story
Esther Thorn · 4 episodes
2018–
TV
New Amsterdam
Karen Brantley · 34 episodes
2018–
TV
Crowded
Linda · 1 episode
2016
TV
Bull
Sandy Harper · 1 episode
2016–
TV
Demolition
Davis' Mom
2016
Film
Blindspot
Colonel Powers · 1 episode
2015
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Debra Monk and where are they from?
Debra Monk is 77 years old, born on February 27, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Debra Monk?
Debra Monk is best known for roles in The Devil's Advocate, Demolition, The Bridges of Madison County.
How many movies has Debra Monk been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), Debra Monk has appeared in 34 movies and 30 TV shows.
What was Debra Monk's first movie?
The career of Debra Monk began with Women and Wallace (1990).
What is Debra Monk's most recent movie or series?
Debra Monk's most recent release is Hold, which premiered on August 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Debra Monk appeared in?
On television, Debra Monk has appeared in Grey's Anatomy, American Horror Story, Blindspot, Desperate Housewives.
Debra Monk
1949-02-27 · Middletown, Ohio, USA
Debra Monk (born February 27, 1949) is an American actress, singer, and writer, best known for her performances on the Broadway stage. Monk has received a Tony Award and Emmy Awards. Monk was born in Middletown, Ohio. She was voted "best personality" by the graduating class at Wheaton High School in Silver Spring,Maryland. She graduated from Frostburg State University in 1973. In 1975, Monk received a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Monk garnered first attention in theatrical circles as one of the co-writers and co-stars of the 1982 musical Pump Boys and Dinettes. She has won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for performance in Redwood Curtain (1993). She also was nominated an Tony Award for roles in Picnic (1994), Steel Pier (1997), and Curtains (2007). In 2000, she has won Obie Award for The Time of the Cuckoo. Monk has appeared in over 30 films as of early 1990s. She made her film debut in the movie version of Prelude to a Kiss, playing Aunt Dorothy. She later appeared in The Bridges of Madison County and The Devil's Advocate. On television, she has won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for recurring performance as Katie Sipowicz in the ABC series, NYPD Blue. She also guest-starred on Law & Order, Desperate Housewives, The Closer, and Girls. Monk had a recurring roles in A Nero Wolfe Mystery (2001-2002), Grey's Anatomy (2006-2011), and Damages (2007-2012).